Capital Blues hosts dances, classes, special workshops, and other events celebrating blues dance in the Washington, D.C. area.

Save us a dance at Back Room Blues, weekly on Thursday nights at 9 at Glen Echo Park. Beginner-friendly lessons in blues dance foundations free with admission!

Announcements

Special Event Thursday, May 1, 2025:

We are so excited to welcome Grey Armstrong from Portland, OR to teach a special intermediate class, Musicality: Embodying the Instruments in You, from 7pm–8pm in the Back Room. He will also teach the beginner class at 8:15pm before the dance.

Special Event Thursday, May 8, 2025:

Jordan Evans and friends play live blues in the Back Room at Glen Echo

8:15pm Beginner Lesson

9pm–11:30pm Dance to Live Blues!

$15 at the door, cash or card.

Red Hot Blues & BBQ: May 22–26, 2025

Coming Memorial Day weekend: the tradition of live bands, food, and good good dancing continues. Click here for more information.

Register now for this year’s amazing event!

Masks optional

Masks are optional at Capital Blues events. See the covid-19 policy for complete information.

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